World Natural Heritage in Japan

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Feature Articles on How to Enjoy World Natural Heritage Sites

On-the-spot reporting and interviews introducing seasonal activities offered at the five World Natural Heritage sites in Japan, as well as local cuisine and diverse cultures nurtured by the nature-rich environement.

Region
All Shiretoko Shirakami-Sanchi Ogasawara Islands Yakushima Amami・Okinawa
Theme
All Trekking / Hiking Traditional Food / Local Cuisine Seasonal Activities Nature and Culture

Trekking / Hiking

Enjoy the mysterious scenery of Lake Rausu while getting in contact with the flora and fauna of the Shiretoko Peninsula
Shiretoko

Enjoy the mysterious scenery of Lake Rausu while getting in contact with the flora and fauna of the Shiretoko Peninsula

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Traditional Food / Local Cuisine

A culinary culture that evolved from life in Shiretoko Peninsula, a Natural World Heritage site extending 3 km offshore
Shiretoko

A culinary culture that evolved from life in Shiretoko Peninsula, a Natural World Heritage site extending 3 km offshore

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Seasonal Activities

Take a drift ice walk and go bird watching to fully enjoy Shiretoko Peninsula in winter
Shiretoko

Take a drift ice walk and go bird watching to fully enjoy Shiretoko Peninsula in winter

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Nature and Culture

Lessons in coexistence with nature provided by the Ainu culture that lives on in Shiretoko
Shiretoko

Lessons in coexistence with nature provided by the Ainu culture that lives on in Shiretoko

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